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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 480.36 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 480.36 and 303.96 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 480.36 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/480.36 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 480.36 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 146,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,010.23/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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